Our photo adventure takes place in the Lofoten Islands – a beautiful archipelago
There are multiple daily flights from Oslo to the Leknes Airport (LKN).
We will be staying in a series of fully renovated Rorbuer cabins that come equipped with not only private bathrooms in each room (with heated floors) and a living room area and full kitchen – we will make our own meals each night.
Cerro Torre Reflections at Sunrise with Colby Brown
Colby Brown is a photographer, photo educator and author based out of Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in landscape, travel workshops and humanitarian photography, his photographic portfolio spans the four corners of the globe. Throughout his work, one can see that he combines his love of the natural world with his fascination of the world’s diverse cultures. Each of his photographs tells a story of life on this planet.
Come join Colby Brown on this incredible Patagonia photography workshop adventuredown in this wild and beautiful region of South America. Set in the heart of the Andean mountain range in southern Chile & Argentina during fall colors, you will get to experience first hand the geologic wonder of both Torres del Paine National Park and Los Glaciares National Park.
It is here you will photograph incredible locations such as:
Lago Pahoe at the base of the Cuernos del Paine
The dream-like reflections of Laguna Amarga
The calving ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier
The spires of Cerro Torre
The crown of Argentina, Mt. Fitz Roy
Plus more places to visit
Trip Dates: (Group 1) March 29th – April 7th, 2023 (Group 2) April 12th – 21st, 2023
Tuition Costs: $5450
Group Size: 10
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate Hiking
This is the bucket list of all bucket list locations for landscape and outdoor adventure photographers.
CS/SB 2-D — Property Insurance by Appropriations Committee and Senator Boyd
The Reinsurance to Assist Policyholders program authorizes a $2 billion dollar reimbursement layer of reinsurance for hurricane losses directly below the mandatory layer of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF). The FHCF mandatory retention is $8.5 billion for the 2022-2023 contract year.
Effective July 1, 2022, the bill appropriates $150 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Financial Services’ My Safe Florida Home Program to provide :
hurricane mitigation inspections
matching grants for the performance of hurricane retrofitting on homestead single family homes with a value of $500,000 or less located in the wind-borne debris region set forth in the Florida Building Code.
The My Safe Florida Home Program, which is administered by the Department of Financial Services, will provide financial incentives for Florida residential property owners to obtain free home inspections that would identify mitigation measures and also provide grants to retrofit such properties, thereby reducing their vulnerability to hurricane damage and helping decrease the cost of residential property insurance.
The bill revises the eligibility criteria for receiving program grants. It:
Requires that a homeowner who receives a mitigation grant agree to make his or her home available for inspection after the mitigation project is completed.
Requires that a building permit for initial construction of the home must have been made before January 1, 2008.
Requires the home to have undergone an acceptable hurricane mitigation inspection after July 1, 2008.
Grants awarded under the program provide $2 in grant funds for every $1 provided by the homeowner.
Exceptions are provided for low-income homeowners.
Applicants may receive up to $10,000 in program money.
The Department of Financial Services must include in the annual report of program activities the average annual amount of insurance premium discounts and the total of such discounts received from insurers.
The bill allocates appropriated funds as follows:
$25 million for hurricane mitigation inspections.
$115 million for hurricane mitigation grants.
$4 million for education and consumer awareness.
$1 million for public outreach to contractors, real estate brokers, and sales associates.
12″ x 12″ Italian Slate Tile https://www.ecosimplista.com/12-x-12-italian-slate-tile.html Italian Slate is used primarily for billard tables because in it’s natural state it is relatively soft and not suited for outdoor use. Now you can have the look of Italian Slate with the durability and low cost of concrete. Each tile has a hammered edge, for a natural look
12″ x 12″ Old Granite Tile 1/8″ – Sand Grout Lines https://www.ecosimplista.com/12-x-12-old-granite-tile-1-8-sand-grout-lines.html Granite is a plutonic rock of the Earth’s crust, formed by the cooling of magma. We offer this highly natural looking Old Granite Cleft Stone in a 12″ x 12″ square tile pattern. Old Granite is easily characterized by veins running through the pattern. This pattern is available, as seen, with a 1/8″ grout line or a bolder 3/8″ grout line. Both versions have the look of a grouted, sand grout line.
12″ x 12″ Sandstone Tile https://www.ecosimplista.com/12-x-12-sandstone-tile.html Sandstone is a sedimentary rock that is formed as pieces of earth have eroded and settled into the bottom of rivers, lakes and oceans. Cast from real stone, we have duplicated the look of natural Sandstone with a 12″ x 12″ square tile. This pattern has a thin grout line with straight-edge tiles.
18″ x 18″ Mexican Tile https://www.ecosimplista.com/18-x-18-mexican-tile.html Saltillo Mexican Tile, from the Saltillo region of Coahuila, Mexico is a time-honored classic look of the South West. We have combined the look into an 18″ x 18″ square tile pattern. The tiles are surrounded by a sand grout line for a more realistic quality.
24″ x 24″ Coquina with Shells Tile https://www.ecosimplista.com/24-x-24-coquina-with-shells-tile.html?___SID=U Coquina Stone is a sedimentary rock mainly composed of seashells or coral. Now you can have the look of Coquina Stone with the low cost and durability of concrete. These 24″ square tiles are accented with an array of chevron seashells, starfish and seahorses. What a beautiful compliment to any outside landscaping. This piece is perfect for pool areas, as it has a natural traction to prevent slippage when wet.
36″ x 36″ Flamed Granite Tile https://www.ecosimplista.com/36-x-36-flamed-granite-tile.html?___SID=U The Flamed Granite Tile set in a 36″ tile, achieves a natural stone appearance that will blend harmoniously with just about any landscape or architectural scheme, making it suitable for all types of exterior hardscaping – and interior applications as well. This pattern is sure to turn heads and boost curb appeal.
36″ x 36″ Old Granite Tile https://www.ecosimplista.com/36-x-36-old-granite-tile.html?___SID=U Granite is a plutonic rock of the Earth’s crust, formed by the cooling of magma. We offer this highly natural looking Old Granite Cleft Stone in a 36″ x 36″ square tile pattern. Old Granite is easily characterized by the veins running through the pattern.
I got up at 1:20am and gathered my gear to drive down to the Everglades to catch the Milky Way. The weather conditions were just right with clear skies, no moon, cool temperatures and a very light breeze that did not disturb the water surface. the cool weather kept the mosquitos in check. I arrived at one of the many lakes around 3:00am in the Everglades National Park. My goal was to try out some new techniques to capture the Milky Way. This image of the Milky Way is made up of 20 images that were stacked to reduce the noise and provide more definition to the stars in the night sky. Taken 03-30-2022
Safecoat All Purpose Exterior Satin is a sophisticated, premium quality, fast curing paint designed for a variety of exterior surfaces where a durable, weather resistant finish and superior film formation properties are needed. Safecoat formulas are uniquely designed for optimal indoor air quality and minimal exposure to chemical toxicity. They are ideally suited for areas in which the health of occupants is of particular concern, including schools, hospitals, homes and offices. Safecoat contains no formaldehyde, ammonia, aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, exempt solvents or hazardous air pollutants.
Advantages:
Durable satin finish.
Low odor, safely used by the chemically sensitive.
Fights indoor air pollution, limits offgassing.
Zero VOC content, meets or exceeds all federal and state air quality regulations, including California.
Fade and Chalk Resistance.
Our Mission As Florida’s leader and supplier of eco-friendly building supplies and home solutions, the mission of Eco Simplista is quite simple. We believe the use of non-toxic, sustainable products and services will update and enhance your home, while bettering our world. For us home design is a combination of functionality, style and endurance, combined with a moral, social and environmental responsibility. At Eco Simplista design is about creating solutions from natural elements. Eco Simplista is here to help you to live, create, and innovate an environmentally responsible lifestyle.
It can be used on interior and exterior metal surfaces such as galvanized and masonry, steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metal. Safecoat MetalCoat Acrylic Metal Primer has very low odor and zero VOC, making it one of the least toxic metal primers available, formulated without the heavy metals and other hazardous ingredients commonly used. Provides a tough, flexible film, producing outstanding corrosion resistance and excellent adhesion. It is suitable as a finish in a three primer coat application. May be recoated with a variety of other finishes, and is an excellent foundation for Safecoat paints.
Features:
Prevents rust
Use on interior/exterior metal surfaces
Low in odor and contains zero VOCs
Our Mission As Florida’s leader and supplier of eco-friendly building supplies and home solutions, the mission of Eco Simplista is quite simple. We believe the use of non-toxic, sustainable products and services will update and enhance your home, while bettering our world. For us home design is a combination of functionality, style and endurance, combined with a moral, social and environmental responsibility. At Eco Simplista design is about creating solutions from natural elements. Eco Simplista is here to help you to live, create, and innovate an environmentally responsible lifestyle.
EcoSimplista – Your Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Company 217 SW 33rd Court. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315 (954) 565-5900 https://www.ecosimplista.com/
Barn Doors are a new way for adding doors in homes and minimizing the door space. They slide on wheels in solidly mounted tracks and are easy to open & quiet. Designed for the Interior of your home and Custom built to your specifications by EcoSimplista
These doors take about 2-3 weeks to build
1 1/2″ thick
It is delivered fully built
Hardware not included but call us to decide on which hardware would be best for you Barn Door. Hardware Kits – Barn Door Hardware, Handles, Tracks
Watch this short video for measuring a door Frame for A Hanging Barn Door
Artisan 2 Panel Barn Door– https://www.ecosimplista.com/artisan-2-panel-barn-door.html The Artisan 2-Panel door is a variation of the 2-Panel door. The X in the lower half adds a distinct look and rush of rustic into any home decor. The door itself is made with mortise and tenon joinery, along with engineered Alder rails and stiles to ensure the doors longevity.
Artisan Brace Barn Door – https://www.ecosimplista.com/artisan-brace-barn-door.html The Artisan Brace barn door is a time tested design with an Artisan touch. The door is divided into two panels. Vertical T&G is strengthening the core and engineered alder rails and stiles strongly holds the door square. The door itself is made with mortise and tenon joinery and crafted to the custom specifications ordered by each customer.
Chalkboard Barn Door – https://www.ecosimplista.com/chalkboard-barn-door.html The Chalkboard Sliding Barn Door is a simple and functional addition to any creative home or space. The chalkboard center can capture ideas, act as a calendar, or display fun artwork done by the little ones. The barn door is made from hand-selected Engineered Alder Wood for the highest quality and lowest warping or movement by the wood. The chalkboard has a solid core wood center and a thick chalkboard coated exterior for continued use.
Z Sliding Barn Door – https://www.ecosimplista.com/z-sliding-barn-door.html The Z Sliding Barn Door is the essence of barn doors. While there is no limit in how the door is used, the simple construction and recognized Z design recalls recognition in the minds of all who see. The door is built with a paneled core of vertical boards. The top and the bottom have a piece of wood horizontal that is routed out, and the center panels slide into the groove. This creates a double sided door that looks good from either side.
<—— Special Print Pricing —–> . Shipping and Taxes not included . Prints (glossy or lustre, just a print, no frame): 8 X 12 – $25.00 12 X 18 – $45.00 20 X 30 – $90.00
Canvas Gallery Wrap – ready to hang 16 X 24 – $115.00 30 X 45 – Professionally Printed on High Quality Canvas & stretched over a handcrafted wood frame – $550.00
Reclaimed Brown Wood Reclaimed wood is salvaged from old homes, warehouses and historic mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. All the reclaimed wood is hand-milled for reuse in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants.
Thickness: 3/4″ Width: Various Widths Length: Various Lengths 3′-7′
Reclaimed Brown Wood Fencing Reclaimed wood is salvaged from old homes, warehouses and historic mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. All the reclaimed wood is hand-milled for reuse in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants.
Thickness: 3/4″ Width: Various Widths Length: Various Lengths 3′-7′
Reclaimed Brown Wood Siding Reclaimed wood is salvaged from old homes, warehouses and historic mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. All the reclaimed wood is hand-milled for reuse in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants.
Thickness: 1″ Width: Various Widths Length: Various Lengths 3′-7′
Reclaimed Grey Wood Reclaimed wood is salvaged from old homes, warehouses and historic mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. All the reclaimed wood is hand-milled for reuse in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants.
Thickness: 3/4″ or 1/2″ Width: Various Widths Length: Various Lengths 3′-7′
Reclaimed White Wood Reclaimed wood is salvaged from old homes, warehouses and historic mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. All the reclaimed wood is hand-milled for reuse in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants.
Thickness: 3/4″ Width: Various Widths Length: Various Lengths 3′-7′
Shou Sugi Ban Reclaimed Wood Shou Sugi Ban is a type of reclaimed wood that is charred with fire. The fire helps preserve the wood. Reclaimed wood is salvaged from old homes, warehouses and historic mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. All the reclaimed wood is hand-milled for reuse in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants.
Thickness: 3/4″ Width: Various Widths Length: Various Lengths 3′-7′
As South Florida’s leader and supplier of eco-friendly building supplies and home solutions, the mission of Eco Simplista is quite simple. We believe the use of non-toxic, sustainable products and services will.
